Cyclone fan
By configuring PTZ cameras and intelligent control systems on Cyclone fans, the problems of high energy consumption and frequent start-stop operations have been solved, achieving intelligent management, reducing energy consumption, extending motor life, and improving efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EAST ROCK FARM TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In large-scale ranches, the high energy consumption and frequent start-stop of Cyclone blowers affect the lifespan of the motors and are not conducive to energy conservation and emission reduction.
Equipped with a PTZ camera, the system captures images of the pasture within the wind-covered area. The control device determines the presence of pasture animals based on the images and intelligently controls the start and stop status of the fan. Combined with an EC motor and frequency converter, it achieves slow start and stop, and is equipped with a temperature controller and sensors for precise control.
This has enabled the Cyclone blower to achieve intelligent and efficient operation, reduce energy consumption, extend motor life, improve utilization efficiency, and achieve the goal of energy conservation and emission reduction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of equipment technology for large-scale ranches, and in particular to a Cyclone blower. Background Technology
[0002] In large-scale ranches, Cyclone fans are the best ventilation product for daily ventilation and summer cooling due to their high efficiency, large air volume, and wide coverage. The vast majority of ranches in China have deployed a large number of Cyclone fans for daily ventilation and summer cooling in cowsheds and milking parlors.
[0003] With the increasing national focus on energy conservation and emission reduction, ranches are paying more attention to the intelligent and efficient development of various high-energy-consuming equipment, especially the widely deployed Cyclone blowers, which operate at high energy consumption, particularly with a single unit power of up to 2.2kW. These blowers are detrimental to energy conservation and emission reduction. Furthermore, the frequent start-stop cycles caused by direct motor starting affect the lifespan of the Cyclone blower motor. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a Cyclone blower.
[0005] This utility model provides a Cyclone wind turbine, which includes a Cyclone wind turbine body, a PTZ camera mounting base, and a PTZ camera. The PTZ camera mounting base is located at the front end of the housing of the Cyclone wind turbine body. The PTZ camera is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base, and the PTZ camera and the PTZ camera mounting base are interference-fitted. The PTZ camera is used to collect images of the pasture within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine.
[0006] Optionally, the PTZ camera mounting base has an inner liner inside; the inner liner is disposed between the PTZ camera and the PTZ camera mounting base; the PTZ camera is wrapped with silicone.
[0007] Optionally, the PTZ camera has an IP67 waterproof rating and a focal length of 2.8mm.
[0008] Optionally, the PTZ camera includes a movable spherical camera, a spherical mounting base, and a spherical angle adjustment knob; the PTZ camera mounting base is provided with a fixing hole; the movable spherical camera is mounted on the spherical mounting base, the spherical mounting base is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base, and is fixedly connected to the PTZ camera mounting base through the fixing hole.
[0009] Optionally, a slider holder is provided on the outside of the PTZ camera mounting base; the slider holder is engaged with the front end of the housing of the Cyclone fan body.
[0010] Optionally, the PTZ camera mounting base is provided with a male network cable connector; the PTZ camera is provided with a female network cable connector.
[0011] Optionally, the Cyclone fan further includes a fan motor, a control device, a network cable, and a motor output cable; the casing of the Cyclone fan body is provided with a cable routing groove; the network cable connected to the male end of the network cable merges with the motor output cable along the cable routing groove and flows into the control device.
[0012] Optionally, the control device is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor and an ammonia sensor.
[0013] Optionally, the fan motor is an EC motor, and the EC motor is equipped with a frequency converter.
[0014] Optionally, the fan motor is also equipped with a temperature controller.
[0015] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0016] This utility model provides a Cyclone wind turbine equipped with a pan-tilt camera. The pan-tilt camera mounting base is located at the front end of the Cyclone wind turbine's main body shell. The pan-tilt camera is embedded inside the mounting base, and the camera and mounting base are interference-fitted. This allows the pan-tilt camera to capture images of the pasture within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine and transmit them to a control device via a network cable. Under human control, the control device can determine the presence of pasture animals within the wind coverage area based on the pasture images captured by the pan-tilt camera, thereby controlling the operation (start / stop) of the Cyclone wind turbine. This achieves energy conservation and emission reduction, effectively reducing the energy consumption of the Cyclone wind turbine and greatly improving its utilization efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the structure of the Cyclone blower provided in various embodiments of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1Enlarged schematic diagram of a mid-panel camera;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A top view of the pan-tilt camera shown;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The rear view of the PTZ camera shown;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the mounting base for a mid-panel camera;
[0024] Figure 6 The diagram shows the main structure of the Cyclone blower provided in various embodiments of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0025] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0026] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.
[0027] This utility model embodiment provides a Cyclone blower, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the Cyclone wind turbine includes a main body 1, a PTZ camera mounting base 2, and a PTZ camera 3. The PTZ camera mounting base 2 is located at the front end of the casing 4 of the Cyclone wind turbine main body. The PTZ camera is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base, and the PTZ camera and the PTZ camera mounting base are interference-fitted. The PTZ camera is used to collect images of the pasture within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine. The windward side of the Cyclone wind turbine's wind deflector 5 is the front end of the casing. The PTZ camera can be a PoE PTZ camera.
[0028] The Cyclone wind turbine provided in this embodiment is equipped with a pan-tilt camera. The pan-tilt camera mounting base is located at the front end of the Cyclone wind turbine's main body shell, and the pan-tilt camera is embedded inside the mounting base. The pan-tilt camera and the mounting base are interference-fitted, allowing the pan-tilt camera to capture images of the pasture within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine. These images are transmitted to a control device via a network cable. The control device can be in the form of a control cabinet or a computer, and has certain control functions. Pasture animals refer to farmed animals, including dairy cows. The control device can determine the presence of pasture animals within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine based on the pasture images captured by the pan-tilt camera, thereby controlling the operation status (start / stop status) of the Cyclone wind turbine. This achieves energy conservation and emission reduction. Therefore, the Cyclone wind turbine provided in this embodiment, as supporting equipment, can effectively solve the problem of intelligent and efficient operation of the high-energy-consuming Cyclone wind turbine, greatly improving its utilization efficiency.
[0029] The following describes in detail the Cyclone blower provided in this embodiment.
[0030] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the Cyclone fan includes a Cyclone fan body 1, a PTZ camera mounting base 2, and a PTZ camera 3. The shell 4 of the Cyclone fan body is equipped with the PTZ camera mounting base (hereinafter referred to as the base), which is integrated into the front end of the Cyclone fan shell. The PTZ camera is fixed on the Cyclone fan mounting base, and the PTZ camera mounting base has an inner liner 6 inside. The inner liner, which is a soft rubber liner, is located between the PTZ camera and the PTZ camera mounting base. The PTZ camera is wrapped in silicone to effectively absorb shock and reduce the impact of the fan operation on the camera. The base has a dustproof RJ45 network cable male connector 7 inside, and a movable dustproof RJ45 network cable 12 is provided on the other side. The PTZ camera also has a network cable female connector; the network cable female connector and the network cable male connector are connected.
[0031] Among them, the PTZ camera has an IP67 waterproof rating, making it suitable for humid environments in cattle sheds; it adopts an ultra-wide focal length of 2.8mm, providing a wide recognition range that can effectively cover the wind coverage area of the Cyclone fan; in addition, it also has a built-in image stabilization function, ensuring no image ghosting and no impact on recognition.
[0032] The PTZ camera includes a movable spherical camera 9, a spherical mounting base 10, and a spherical angle adjustment knob. The PTZ camera mounting base has mounting holes 13. The movable spherical camera is mounted on the spherical mounting base, which is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base and fixedly connected to the PTZ camera mounting base via the mounting holes 13 and screws 8. A slider holder 11 is provided on the outside of the PTZ camera mounting base; the slider holder is engaged with the front end of the housing of the Cyclone fan body.
[0033] After connecting the internal network cable of the base to the PTZ camera, embed the camera into the PTZ camera mounting base, with the two using an interference fit;
[0034] The fan motor can be an EC motor with a built-in frequency converter; a separate frequency converter is provided, and three-phase power is connected to the fan motor via the frequency converter. This control method allows the fan motor to start and stop slowly, effectively extending its service life. A temperature controller can also be installed. When the temperature controller's temperature exceeds a threshold, it controls the Cyclone fan to start; when the temperature controller's temperature falls below the threshold, it controls the Cyclone fan to stop operating.
[0035] The PTZ camera is routed through a dedicated cable tray on the fan casing, where it is combined with the fan motor output cable and connected to the control cabinet. This cable tray effectively improves the electrical safety performance of the Cyclone fan.
[0036] The control cabinet is equipped with temperature and humidity sensors and ammonia sensors to detect temperature, humidity, and ammonia concentration. It also features a display screen showing the camera feed and a spherical angle adjustment knob. The spherical angle adjustment knob can adjust the camera's viewing direction.
[0037] After the Cyclone fan is installed and powered on, the camera angle of the pan-tilt camera can be adjusted according to the fan's mounting angle using the display screen and adjustment buttons in the control cabinet. The camera angle can be fixed using the ball angle adjustment knob.
[0038] Traditional fiberglass casings for Cyclone fans are characterized by a smooth outer surface but a rough inner surface with numerous small bumps. This invention utilizes a high-density, durable, robust, and corrosion-resistant reinforced fiber composite material for the Cyclone fan casing. This reinforced fiber composite material not only possesses the same physical properties as fiberglass casings but also, due to its lower density and the addition of an extra resin layer on the inner surface, achieves a smooth inner surface, reducing the casing weight by 7 kg. It also significantly reduces wind resistance, thereby increasing the Cyclone fan's airflow. The ventilation volume of the Cyclone fan is increased from 80,000 m³ / h to 83,000 m³ / h (tested according to ANS / AMCA230-12 standard), a 3.75% increase. Furthermore, the Cyclone fan's main body has a split structure, including a flared air inlet 14 and a main body 15. The flared air inlet and the main body are bolted together to form the main body of the Cyclone fan. This significantly improves the fit between the flared air inlet and the main body, reducing installation time. The separate structure of the horn-shaped air inlet and the main body of the outer casing can be mass-produced using stamping equipment, which can significantly reduce the processing cost of the fan and improve its competitiveness.
[0039] When the control cabinet has intelligent functions, the intelligent devices inside can, based on sensor data and camera footage (the presence or absence of cattle, the distance of cattle, and the number of cattle), and according to a pre-set program, give commands to the EC motor: whether to run and the frequency of operation. This maximizes the efficiency of the Cyclone fan, improving the environment inside the cattle shed and maximizing the fan's efficiency, thereby achieving energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.
[0041] The example numbers in the above embodiments are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.
[0042] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A Cyclone fan, characterized in that, The Cyclone wind turbine includes a main body, a PTZ camera mounting base, and a PTZ camera. The PTZ camera mounting base is located at the front end of the housing of the Cyclone wind turbine main body. The PTZ camera is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base, and the PTZ camera and the PTZ camera mounting base are interference-fitted. The PTZ camera is used to collect images of the pasture within the wind coverage area of the Cyclone wind turbine.
2. The Cyclone blower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal camera mounting base has an inner liner inside; the inner liner is located between the gimbal camera and the gimbal camera mounting base; the gimbal camera is wrapped with silicone.
3. The Cyclone blower according to claim 2, characterized in that, The PTZ camera has an IP67 waterproof rating and a focal length of 2.8mm.
4. The Cyclone blower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PTZ camera includes a movable spherical camera, a spherical mounting base, and a spherical angle adjustment knob; the PTZ camera mounting base is provided with a fixing hole; the movable spherical camera is mounted on the spherical mounting base, the spherical mounting base is embedded inside the PTZ camera mounting base, and is fixedly connected to the PTZ camera mounting base through the fixing hole.
5. The Cyclone blower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pan-tilt camera mounting base is equipped with a slider holder on its exterior; the slider holder is engaged with the front end of the housing of the Cyclone fan body.
6. The Cyclone blower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PTZ camera mounting base has a male network cable connector inside; the PTZ camera has a female network cable connector.
7. The Cyclone blower according to claim 6, characterized in that, The Cyclone fan also includes a fan motor, a control device, a network cable, and a motor output cable; the casing of the Cyclone fan body is provided with a cable routing groove; the network cable connected to the male end of the network cable merges with the motor output cable along the cable routing groove and flows into the control device.
8. The Cyclone blower according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control device is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor and an ammonia gas sensor.
9. The Cyclone blower according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fan motor is an EC motor, and the EC motor is equipped with a frequency converter.
10. The Cyclone blower according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fan motor is also equipped with a temperature controller.